Which of the Following is a True Statement About Growth

Question

Which of the following is a true statement about growth in plants?
A)Only primary growth is localized at meristems.
B)Some plants lack secondary growth.
C)Only stems have secondary growth.
D)Only secondary growth produces reproductive structures.
E)Monocots have only primary growth, and eudicots have only secondary growth.

Accepted Answer

Some plants, such as annuals and herbaceous perennials, lack secondary growth and only undergo primary growth localized at the apical meristems. However, woody plants undergo both primary and secondary growth, resulting in increased height and thickness over time. Therefore, option B is the only true statement about growth in plants.